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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T163 TGCMOT history

T163 TGC is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2024
Mileage
63,062 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 TGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T163 TGC was last recorded at 63,062 miles on 18 Sept 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,059 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 63,062 miles
  • 2022 – 61,036 miles
  • 2021 – 57,176 miles
  • 2020 – 54,322 miles
  • 2019 – 51,913 miles
  • 2018 – 50,178 miles
  • 2017 – 44,464 miles
  • 2016 – 42,897 miles
  • 2015 – 40,944 miles
  • 2013 – 39,161 miles
  • 2012 – 37,794 miles
  • 2011 – 36,586 miles
  • 2010 – 34,253 miles
  • 2009 – 32,154 miles
  • 2005 – 21,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,062 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,062 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,062 miles
    Test number
    503294025930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail63,059 miles (+2,023)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,059 miles
    Test number
    227569969362
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass61,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,036 miles
    Test number
    892786046378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,036 miles (+3,860)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,036 miles
    Test number
    611246488060
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass57,176 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,176 miles
    Test number
    531055687989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,322 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,322 miles
    Test number
    964704343723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,913 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,913 miles
    Test number
    655972420174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,178 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,178 miles
    Test number
    687852647043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,175 miles (+5,711)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,175 miles
    Test number
    606616062537
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass44,464 miles (+1,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,464 miles
    Test number
    935441721752
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass42,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,897 miles
    Test number
    590380460353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,897 miles (+1,953)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,897 miles
    Test number
    126146516222
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass40,944 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,944 miles
    Test number
    509489195033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,161 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,161 miles
    Test number
    875443543377
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail39,160 miles (+1,366)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,160 miles
    Test number
    335080443329
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass37,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,794 miles
    Test number
    959575452249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail37,794 miles (+1,208)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,794 miles
    Test number
    715635752258
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass36,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,586 miles
    Test number
    396999721229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,586 miles (+2,333)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,586 miles
    Test number
    205919821272
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass34,253 miles (+2,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,253 miles
    Test number
    301249350207
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass32,154 miles (+10,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,154 miles
    Test number
    680511059287
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass21,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    21,616 miles
    Test number
    871154765268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T163 TGC

Does T163 TGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T163 TGC expired on 17 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T163 TGC?
The MOT on T163 TGC expired on 17 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T163 TGC done?
T163 TGC was recorded at 63,062 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2023, an average of 2,304 miles a year.
Has T163 TGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 TGC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T163 TGC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T163 TGC find?
T163 TGC passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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